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Definition of tinder

tinder

/ˈtɪn.dɚ/
tin · der
Plural:tinders
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Adjective:tindery
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tinder Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Dry, easily ignitable material, such as wood shavings, dry leaves, or char cloth, used to catch a spark and start a fire.

Example

"The campers gathered dry moss and birch bark to use as tinder for their evening campfire."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English tynder, of Germanic origin and closely related to the verb tendan ('to kindle or set on fire') and the German word Zunder.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tinder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tinder
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